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It's been 2 years since the Harvey family lost their infant son, JR. JR was just 11 months old when passed away after spending almost a year in the hospital. But just hours before his death, his family was given a special moment that they will cherish forever. 2 musicians came by JR's hospital room and asked if they could sing for him. His parents immediately said yes and they started to sing 'Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star.' As they continued to perform, JR started to smile. It was a smile that would be etched in his parent's memories forever as it was one of his last. It's truly incredible how one small act of kindness can make the biggest difference. JR was obviously in pain, but that special smile is something no one will ever forget. I'm so glad this sweet moment was all caught on camera for the family to cherish. I'm sending up some special prayers for the Harvey family.

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This precious 84-year-old woman is living with Alzheimer's disease. This heartbreaking disorder can rob a person of so much and truly take a toll on the family. But sometimes, people manage to hold on to a special something. And it is always beautiful to see the moment when that one thing shines through. That's exactly what is happening with this beautiful grandmother. She stole our hearts a while back with a video of her yodeling. And now this sweet granny is back and this time she is playing the harmonica! It is so neat to see how music seems to be one thing this sweet woman is holding on to. And there is no doubt that she is one talented musician. How she busts out this incredible harmonica tune with almost no effort is truly awesome. It is absolutely beautiful to get a glimpse of the things that truly mean the most to her. It's so heartwarming to watch this special moment and I know the family will cherish this video for a lifetime. Let's continue to pray for anyone affected and that the Lord will take care of each and every one of them.

There's something so special about watching the younger generation give praise to His name. And when they incorporate dance and movement, it's absolutely incredible to witness. Today, the talented group Movement in Christ is performing the most incredible worship dance. Set to the Christian song 'I Want To Know You' from Sonicflood, this number will truly touch your heart. From the start to the finish, you can tell that these men and women have a real heart for the Lord. I love how they are expressing it in the most beautiful way. This group is such a great example for our youth and this worship song was the perfect compliment to their dance. Who else is in awe of this worship?

5-year-old Giada has always wanted to be a big sister, but she never thought it was going to happen. So when her parents found out that they were pregnant, they wanted to make sure that Giada found out in a very special way. Just watch this sweet moment as she reads a note from her mommy and daddy. It starts off by stating her name and age, but as Giada goes on she reads the part about there being a baby in her mommy's tummy. At first, this little sweetie is confused. That's when Mom steps in and explains that she is pregnant with Giada's baby brother or sister. This precious girl's face lights up when the news finally sinks in. She truly has the most genuine smile full of love and happiness. I can already tell that sweet Giada is going to be a great big sister. And now this special moment is caught on camera for everyone to look back on for years to come!

When this woman walked up to a booth and picked up a guitar no one could've dreamed what was about to happen. Thankfully, someone hit ‘record’ and this granny guitarist went viral for her crazy skills. Paula Jo Taylor is half of music duo The Taylors. The other half of the duo is Paula’s very own daughter Amanda. Amanda sings while Paula provides the incredible guitar riffs. The Taylors play all around Nashville, but Paula never expected a simple trip to a music trade show to shoot her to stardom. Paula certainly doesn’t look like your typical rock guitarist so when she was trying out this new guitar no one expected her to be this good. But Paula sat down and blew everyone away. Her fingers are moving so fast I can hardly follow them. This is an perfect example of why we should never judge a book by it's cover. This incredible viral moment earned Paula the title of the ‘Granny Guitarist’, and though she may not actually be a granny Paula is taking it all in stride. This incredible moment just goes to prove, you never know what talents people may have hidden up their sleeve. And it is so inspiring to see that Paula is still chasing her dream! Do you know someone who defies expectations like Paula?

After not being able to hear since he was a baby, this deaf man is getting the chance to hear for the first time in 30 years. When Joey Augusta was just 14 months old, he was diagnosed with spinal meningitis. His condition left him with only 50 percent hearing in his right ear. Joey went through his entire life without being able to hear, but now everything is about to chance. Just watch as Joey and his family visit the audiologist to receive a cochlear implant. As soon as the device is activated, Joey gets the chance to try out his new hearing ability. He was able to quickly tell who was speaking to him and pick up on his family members by the different sounds of their voices. That's when he starts to get emotional and when Joey starts crying, it sets off a chain reaction. There is so much emotion going on that it's hard to not tear up myself. I'm so glad this beautiful moment was all caught on camera.

Being a mom is the toughest job in the world. And all of us have a tendency to beat ourselves up about the littlest things from time to time. So this mom came up with a way to remind us to be kind to ourselves. Mom blogger Kristina Kuzmic is known for sharing messages that are so honest sometimes it feels like she is talking specifically to you. And when she was talking to some of her fellow female friends recently she realized how hard we are on ourselves. The things we say to ourselves are insults we would never say to our friends. We’d never even consider being that hateful to the people we love, and yet we are frequently that hateful to ourselves. This broke Kristina’s heart and she knew she needed to do something about it. So she asked her girlfriends to come over for a conversation. Whether it was about their appearance, or being a bad mom, or even not keeping the house clean these women were so bravely honest. Then Kristina handed them a photo of themselves as a little girl and asked the women to tell that little girl all those hateful things. Of course, none of them could bring themselves to insult those sweet little faces. I never would have thought about it like this, but when you see it pointed out it is truly eye-opening. We all need to learn to be kind to ourselves and love ourselves the way we love others!

The East Sussex Wildlife Rescue and Ambulance Service jumped into action on Christmas Day when they found a deer with it's antlers caught in a wire fence. The poor animal was struggling to free himself, but couldn't get out of the wire. There was even a small herd of female deer by his side, concerned for their male friend. Thankfully, these rescuers arrived just in the nick of time and, together, they helped subdue the deer. Then, they removed the wire caught around his antlers. At first, the deer was apprehensive about his rescuers, but once he realized they were only there to help, he started to calm down. Finally, the wire was all gone and they released the deer back into the wild to be with his family. I'm so glad that this kind group of people arrived when they did and they did not hesitate to do what was needed. I'm so glad there are people like this in the world and that they were able to help this deer be free again. God bless these rescuers.

There is nothing like seeing the joy on a child’s face when they find out they are going to get a sibling. So, when this mom found out she was expecting baby number two she knew her daughter would be thrilled. The sweet little girl loves babies and having a little brother or sister of her very own would mean the world to her. This cutie also happens to be deaf so this adorable exchange is all in sign language. Just watch as this momma sits down and narrates her exchange. I love when she pulls out the ultrasound photos of newest addition to the family and asks ‘What is that?’ Immediately this big-sister-to-be knows that that is a photo of a baby. But then she gets a little confused as to who is having the baby. At first, she thinks the baby is for her, then she thinks grandma is pregnant and then she realizes that her mom is actually the one expecting. Her joy is already shining through when she realizes that the baby in in her mom’s belly, right now. As soon as she puts the pieces together she is overcome with happiness. She leaps toward her mother with a big hug for her baby brother or sister and it's the absolute sweetest! This is such a special moment and this sweet baby is already so loved. She is going to be an amazing big sister!

When this bride and groom decided to tie the knot, they knew they wanted to make their wedding extra special. This two were both lead dancers and traveled the world with the original Riverdance production. When they thought about their wedding reception, they knew a lot of fellow dancers would be in attendance so they came up with a brilliant plan. Just watch as the groom leaps onto the floor and starts to get the crowd going. You can see other dancers surrounding the floor and soon, the bride and others join in on the fun. I always love watching Riverdance. It takes so much talent and skill to pull off those incredible dance moves and it never ceases to amaze me. I can hear the excitement from the audience and I know this is a special performance that they won't forget. What an amazing surprise. I'm so glad they caught everything on camera and they can watch this again and again.

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Members of Grand Lake United Methodist Church in Celina, Ohio were so moved by their Christmas Eve sermon that they did something incredible. Just watch this amazing video that showcases pieces from the pastor's touching speech. After the sermon about generosity, the congregation decided to bring his words to life. Together, they took up an offering and then several dozen churchgoers drove to the local Waffle House. There were five women working at the Wapakoneta restaurant and you can tell that there were overcome with emotion at the scene. And when they finally realize that they will be splitting $3500 in tip money, they are overjoyed. These waitresses weren't able to be with their family on Christmas Eve, so this gift meant so much to them. And it speaks volumes about this church and the congregation. What an amazing way to bring the kindness of Jesus to life and spread His powerful message. I'm sure this is a moment these women will never forget. I'm so glad they caught it all on camera!

Jameel McGee’s life didn’t get off to the best start. He grew up in an abusive home, but he was determined not to let that pattern continue with him. So when Jameel had a baby boy, he vowed to do better, but one night when everything changed. Jameel was buying milk for his baby boy when the next thing he knew he was being arrested for drug possession by police officer Andrew Collins. Jameel knew he was innocent but it was his word against Andrew’s and, ultimately, he was sentenced to 10 years in prison for a crime he did not commit. Jameel vowed to get revenge on the officer who put him in there. What he didn’t know was how Andrew’s story would change his life. Andrew also came from an abusive home and one day an officer came to his house and brought peace, and from that day Andrew vowed to do the same. But Andrew’s best intentions slowly fell away as greed took over. Andrew had become a crooked cop, the kind he never hoped to be. He finally got caught and found himself totally broken and facing jail time of his own. Andrew’s wife convinced him to talk to a pastor and everything started to change. He truly started to understand the mercy and grace of the Lord. While Jameel was in prison he found his own heart softened as he grew closer to the Lord and he decided to forgive Andrew. But what neither of these men knew was how the Lord would cross their paths time and time again to show the world what true forgiveness looks like. You cannot miss their story!

Each and every day, Dan Summers takes care of his wife Joan. Joan has late-stage Alzheimer's disease and Dan has been caring for her for over 17 years. Dan knows just how heartbreaking this terrible disease can be, but his devotion to Joan has never wavered. Dan and Joan always love Jaguars so he spent the time to restore a 1968 Jaguar and paint it purple and gold for Alzheimer's awareness. Everywhere they go, people always ask about this unusual car and Dan is happy to tell them his story. Not every day is easy but Dan knows that Joan is worth every second. He hopes that he can bring awareness to this devastating disease and one day help find a cure so that other families do not have to deal with this heartache. Dan is such an inspiration as a husband and caretaker. I'm praying for anyone affected by this awful disease.

Motivational speaker Clayton Jennings shares a valuable lesson about the grace of God and how there is a purpose to every season of our lives. Just listen as he shares a story where a mom complained about where she and her family lived. They lived on a lake in Michigan with their little three-year-old boy and when winter came, the wife expressed how much she hated the cold. She was so miserable but her husband told her that he believed that God had them there for a reason. And that's exactly what happened one night when she was cooking dinner with her son in the kitchen. At first, her son was running and playing near her but when she turned she noticed that he was not in the kitchen with her anymore. She thought he was playing a game of hide-and-seek, so she went to go look for him around the house. But then she looked out the back window and saw that the little boy somehow got outside! She was so frightened because he was standing right in the middle of the lake and she knew he could not swim at all. But because of the condition of the weather, the lake was frozen solid. When the two of them got back inside, she cried to God and thanked Him for the weather that she had been complaining about this whole time. If it had not been so cold, the outcome would have been very different. This is such an important reminder for us that God assigns a purpose to every season of our lives. So instead of complaining when something does not appear to go the way you imagined, start thanking God for where He has you.

The talented men of The Virginia Gentlemen never fail to impress with their incredible vocal skills. This a cappella group is always looking for new ways to showcase their talent and bring smiles to the crowd. And that's exactly what they did with their latest performance. Just watch as this men's choir performs the classic song 'Some Kind Of Wonderful.' As soon as the crowd realized what song what about to be performed, they started to cheer so loud. Note after note, I was in awe of how they effortlessly combine their vocals to create the most amazing sound. I know a cappella performances are a lot of hard work but it definitely shows in this number. From start to finish, I was cheering along with the crowd. I always look forward to The Virginia Gentlemen and their perfect song choices. And this is truly a rendition that you have to hear to believe.